Hair, William Muir Campbell 24/452 (1895 - 1916)

Rifleman, "B" Coy. 2nd Bn. New Zealand Rifle Brigade

Buried at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

Rifleman William M. C. Hair was the only son of the late Mr. W. B. Hair, house factor, Glasgow, and of Mrs. Hair, Hamilton Park Terrace, Hillhead. He was educated at Glasgow High School and Hillhead High School. He was a prominent figure in all forms of sport, and was an active member of the School Rugby team and of the Former Pupils' XV.

In November, 1913, he left this country for Australia, and later went on to New Zealand. With the outbreak of war he at once volunteered for service, and was one of the first of the New Zealanders to land in Egypt. After sharing in the early fighting there he was transferred to France with the first New Zealand contingent. He came safely through the first stages of the Somme Battle, but in September, 1916, while acting as dispatch runner he was reported wounded, but no definite information could be obtained as to his
ultimate fate. Eventually a court of inquiry decided that he might be presumed killed.

he School pays homage to this gallant soldier from across the seas who made such instant response to the call for men.